Department of Community Development

Non-Owner Occupied Residential Property Registry

Non-Owner Occupied Residential Property Registry

Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances establishes a Non-Owner Occupied Residential Property Registry (NOORPR), requiring any non-owner occupied residential dwelling or unit be registered with the Department of Community Development.

March 22 to July 20, 2012– Owners of a non-owner occupied residential dwelling or unit must complete and file an Application to register the property.

Fees – Registration fees are $30 per structure plus $10 for each non-owner occupied dwelling unit. If a current property owner does not register his or her non-owner occupied residential dwelling or unit by July 20, 2012, or within 45 days of a transfer of ownership, a late registration fee of $5 per unit per day will be charged in addition to the registration fee.

Responsible Local Agent - The designation of a Responsible Local Agent is required for any non-owner occupied residential dwelling or dwelling unit is owned by a person or entity that resides more than 75 miles outside of Jackson County, Michigan. The Responsible Local Agent must reside within 75 miles of Jackson County, Michigan. If the Responsible Local Agent is a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or other for-profit or non-profit entity, the address of the registered office or headquarters of the entity must be within 75 miles of Jackson County, Michigan.

Property Registration - A property registration, which will remain valid for two (2) years, will be issued if the applicant meets all the following requirements:

(1) An application form is properly submitted;

(2) An Acknowledgment of Responsible Local Agent form is submitted and signed by the Responsible Local Agent, if required;

(3) All application fees are paid;

(4) All outstanding inspection fees and late fees are paid;

(5) Payment in full of all of the following fines, fees and debts relating to the property being registered owed to the City that are currently due or past due, including but not limited to:

a. Outstanding water or sewer bills;

b. All charges for mowing, cleanup, weed or debris removal; and

c. Any fees, penalties, or debts of any sort arising from provisions of the housing code, including any blight violations.

If any information submitted upon the Application changes, the owner must notify the Department of Community Development within 10 days and submit an amended application at no cost. However, failure to update information within 10 days is a violation and subject to late fees of $5 per unit per day.

A renewal property registration must be applied for at least 60 days prior to the expiration date.

Transfer of Ownership - If the ownership of a non-owner occupied residential dwelling or dwelling unit is transferred, any property registration shall become void. An application for registration must be made at the time of closing by the purchaser, transferee, or grantee, and the seller of the non-owner occupied residential dwelling or unit must notify the Department of Community Development within 45 days of the sale or transfer and provide the name and address of the purchaser or transferee. Unless the purchaser or transferee files a 100% Principal Residence Exemption with the City Assessor, that purchaser or transferee must register the non-owner occupied residential dwelling or dwelling unit within 45 days after close of sale. No refunds or credits of fees will be given when there is a transfer of ownership. Failure to register within 45 days after close of sale will be subject to late registration fees of $5 per unit per day